Zelensky Urges Nordic Leaders for NATO Invitation

Ukrainian President seeks support from Nordic Council to influence Germany for NATO membership invitation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has intensified his campaign for a NATO membership invitation during a meeting with Nordic Council leaders in Iceland.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine does not expect to join NATO during the ongoing conflict with Russia but seeks an invitation as a symbolic gesture.
He urged the Nordic leaders, including those from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, to pressure Germany into supporting Ukraine's NATO bid.
Zelensky argued that an invitation would provide geopolitical clarity and strengthen Ukraine's diplomatic position against Russia.
Despite recent efforts, including meetings with European leaders and NATO defense ministers, Ukraine has not yet made progress towards receiving an invitation.